This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born October 23, 1820, in Miami Township, OHDied October 31, 1882, in Batavia, OH

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of OhioNominated by Ulysses Grant on March 29, 1871, to a seat vacated by Humphrey Howe Leavitt. Confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 1871, and received commission on March 30, 1871. Service terminated on October 31, 1882, due to death.